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Johnny Got His Gun | Quiz

Dalton Trumbo
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Johnny Got His Gun | Quiz

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1)

Why does Joe not understand how he is alive? (from Book 1: Chapters 7-10)

He didn't think medicine was so far advanced.
He has always been lucky.
He was in a foxhole away from medical help.
So many people die of such small things.
2)

To what does Joe compare himself? (from Book 2: Chapters 17-20)

The President.
A chloroformed frog, helpless yet alive.
God.
The newborn baby.
3)

Why does Joe think he is masked? (from Book 1: Chapters 7-10)

So the nurses won't have to look at him.
To keep infection down.
So his face will heal.
They haven't taken off the bandages yet.
4)

What does Joe think war is for the doctors? (from Book 1: Chapters 7-10)

Interesting.
Horrible.
They are indifferent to it.
Wonderful.
5)

Why doesn't Joe get tired? (from Book 1: Chapters 7-10)

He has no arms or legs to move.
He can't tell when it's night.
He's no longer working.
That part of his brain was damaged.
6)

What does Joe realize about patches of skin on his neck and forehead? (from Book 2: Chapters 11-13)

They are scaly.
Some are uncovered and healthy.
They itch.
They are beginning to heal.
7)

What is one thing Joe says can be invented as a result of others seeing him? (from Book 2: Chapters 17-20)

A better prothesis.
Nothing.
A better way to let soldiers die with dignity.
New nursery rhymes.
8)

How does Joe feel after the man tells him what he says in question #175? (from Book 2: Chapters 17-20)

He feels supported.
He is hopeful.
He has no hope.
He is joyfully surprised.
9)

How often do bath and bed changes occur in relationship to nurse's visits? (from Book 2: Chapters 11-13)

Every ten visits.
Every four visits.
He's not sure.
Every twelve visits.
10)

What does Joe think he has to do first in order to kill himself? (from Book 1: Chapters 7-10)

Get a hold of a gun.
Make friends with the nurse.
Flip over.
Learn to communicate.
11)

What do the Americans wish they were drinking? (from Book 2: Chapters 14-16)

Vodka.
Soda pop.
American beer.
Corn whiskey.
12)

Why does Joe decide a particular day is New Year's Day? (from Book 2: Chapters 11-13)

He has counted 365 days.
He has had 4765 baths.
He feels fireworks.
He just felt like having a holiday.
13)

How does Joe feel when the nurse is washing him? (from Book 1: Chapters 7-10)

Embarrassed.
Safe and snug.
Anxious.
In pain.
14)

Who is afraid for her baby? (from Book 2: Chapters 17-20)

Mary.
The nurse.
Joe's grandmother.
Joe's mother.
15)

What does Joe say he is as far as a lottery for life? (from Book 1: Chapters 7-10)

Someone who didn't buy a ticket.
A lucky winner.
One in a million loser.
One in ten million loser.
16)

What does Flannigan say will happen if Joe sticks with her? (from Book 2: Chapters 14-16)

They'll both wear diamonds.
He'll never lack for sex.
She'll find him a good wife.
He'll not catch any diseases.
17)

Why is everyone in Bethlehem in the story Joe's mother reads? (from Book 2: Chapters 17-20)

Paying taxes.
To flee the Romans.
To go to a Christmas pageant.
To watch an eclipse of the sun.
18)

What do the visitors leave with Joe? (from Book 2: Chapters 11-13)

A new face mask.
Flowers.
A medal.
Some get well cards.
19)

What does Joe need most? (from Book 2: Chapters 17-20)

A room with a view.
Room to breathe.
Someone to love him.
Death.
20)

What does the man tell Joe when the man returns? (from Book 2: Chapters 17-20)

That is a great idea.
It is against regulations.
The authorities will give it some thought.
It is being arranged right now.
21)

What does Joe think is the key to figuring out time? (from Book 2: Chapters 11-13)

Figuring up how many times he goes to sleep.
Asking for a clock that vibrates as it ticks.
Asking for a Braille watch.
The nurses' visits.
22)

What does Laurette give Joe for a graduation present? (from Book 2: Chapters 14-16)

A pair of gold cuff links.
A plush bathrobe.
A ring.
A silk tie.
23)

What does Joe do when he realizes he can feel the dawn? (from Book 2: Chapters 11-13)

He feels sad he can't see it.
He flips over.
He relaxes and sings in his mind.
He starts to count minutes.
24)

Why do the American boys like Lucky in Paris? (from Book 2: Chapters 14-16)

She is a great prostitute.
She is sexy.
She reminds them of American fun.
She always has time for them.
25)

What do some of the soldiers in France do that are too scared to talk? (from Book 1: Chapters 7-10)

Act like dogs.
Talk like a two year old.
Scream all night.
Go catatonic.
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